Lidl

Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli

Barcode 20060831

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Yes — Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli is ultra-processed.

The muesli contains ultra-processed ingredients including “flavouring” (an industrially produced flavour additive) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer). These additives move it into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

27% wholegrain oat flakes
OK

15% barley flakes
OK

12% raisins (raisins)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

10% sultanas (sultanas)
OK

8% wholegrain toasted and malted wheat flakes (wheat)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

5% sweetened dried pineapple (pineapple, sugar, acidity regulator: citric acid, preservative: sulphur dioxide)
OK

4.5% dried banana chips (banana, coconut oil)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

4% coconut chips
OK

3.5% chopped dates (dates)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

3% pumpkin seeds
OK

2.5% sweetened dried papaya (papaya, sugar, acidity regulator: citric acid, preservative: sulphur dioxide)
OK

2% roasted whole hazelnuts
OK

2% whole almonds
OK

1.5% chopped pecan nuts. allergy advice for allergens including gluten
OK

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Common questions about Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli

Is Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli ultra-processed?

Yes — Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The muesli contains ultra-processed ingredients including “flavouring” (an industrially produced flavour additive) and barley malt extract (an industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer). These additives move it into the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed whole foods.

Which ingredients in Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Premium Fruit & Nut Muesli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including simply nutty muesli by dorset cereals, MUESLI by Sainsburys, STAMFORD STREET CO.. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.